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Event:
HFC 37
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Do Santos tries to move into range but Rockhold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Libio Do Santos has been cut.
Rockhold missing with a left hand there. Do Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Do Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Do Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Do Santos on the ground.
Do Santos wants to pass the guard but Rockhold is keeping the position.
Do Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rockhold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Rockhold keeping moving, preventing Do Santos from controlling successfully. #T1#
Do Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockhold is looking to stand up but Do Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Do Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do Santos content to stall in guard here.
Do Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockhold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Do Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Santos slows the pace down.
Rockhold is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Do Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rockhold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rockhold wants to get back to his feet but Do Santos is dominant here and he's now got Rockhold's back!
Rockhold wants to get back to his feet.
Rockhold trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Do Santos has his arm under Rockhold's chin here. Game over son! Do Santos squeezes tightly and Rockhold is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Libio Do Santos !
A victorious Libio Do Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold takes one on the button.
Jepsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockhold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Jepsen misses its intended target.
Jepsen moves in looking to clinch but Rockhold pushes him off.
Jepsen misses the jab.
It looked like Rockhold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rockhold throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jepsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jepsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockhold has time to react.
Rockhold walks into a stiff left hand from Jepsen.
Rockhold misses with a right hand
and Jepsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jepsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jepsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Rockhold.#CUT#
It looks like Enok Jepsen has been cut.
Rockhold misses with a hook
and Jepsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rockhold swings widly with a right hand
and Rockhold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockhold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jepsen.
Jepsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jepsen tries to clinch there but Rockhold circles away.
Jepsen slips under a jab from Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a lazy uppercut
and Jepsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockhold throws a hook but Jepsen blocks it.
Jepsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockhold's head.
Rockhold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rockhold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jepsen.#T2#
Jepsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jepsen scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jepsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jepsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockhold momentarily.
Rockhold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jepsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jepsen lands with a straight right. Rockhold didn't see that one coming.
Rockhold misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jepsen counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Rockhold is rocked!
Rockhold throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Jepsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Rockhold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jepsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Rockhold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockhold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockhold seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Jepsen.
Jepsen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Jepsen breaks from the clinch.
Rockhold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD2#
Jepsen cracks Rockhold with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jepsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockhold to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockhold throws a hook but Jepsen avoids it easily.
Rockhold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockhold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jepsen.
Donk. Jepsen catches Rockhold right on the button with a cross.
Jepsen drops Rockhold with a big left hand! Rockhold is injured, injured bad! Jepsen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
Enok Jepsen is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Enok Jepsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 24 McCarthy vs. Foster 3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Do Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to clinch but Do Santos is having none of it.
Rockhold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockhold tries to clinch up.
Do Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Do Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockhold.
Do Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockhold is fending him off so far but Do Santos persists. Nope, Rockhold circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Rockhold drives through and clinches with Do Santos against the cage.
Rockhold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do Santos tries for a takedown but Rockhold manages to get underhooks.
Do Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockhold lands a left hand.
Rockhold throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Do Santos 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Do Santos 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockhold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Rockhold on the inside.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Do Santos is rocked!
Do Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockhold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luke Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Libio Do Santos .
Do Santos tries to pull guard but Rockhold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rockhold fails to land.
Rockhold prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockhold.
Rockhold cracks Do Santos with a nice body shot.
A short right from Rockhold.
Do Santos looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockhold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Do Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockhold finish him?
Nice body punch from Rockhold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Santos tries to pull guard but Rockhold won't allow it.
Rockhold lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Rockhold dips a shoulder and cracks Do Santos with a mighty uppercut! Do Santos falls back against the cage and Rockhold unloads with a barrage of strikes! Do Santos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rockhold screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
Luke Rockhold retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Rockhold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold staying out of range there.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.#CL#
Rockhold instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rockhold.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockhold is defending well for now.
Rockhold lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rockhold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rockhold keeps him there for the moment.
Rockhold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
A short right from Rockhold.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockhold finish him?
Rockhold creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Rockhold pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
Luke Rockhold is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Luke Rockhold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tito Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Argh!'.
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Event:
HFC 16 Calypso vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Pickerage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockhold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pickerage lands a jab.
Pickerage lands with a shot to the body.
Pickerage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockhold looks to throw the jab but Pickerage is out of range.
Pickerage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockhold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Pickerage catches Rockhold right on the button with a cross.
Pickerage misses with a hook to the body
and Rockhold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Taylor Pickerage has been cut.
Rockhold dodges the punch combination from Pickerage.
Pickerage tries to clinch there but Rockhold circles away.
Rockhold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Rockhold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
The crowd cheers as Pickerage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockhold doesn't seem phased though.
Pickerage jabs at Rockhold's body.
Rockhold scores with a punch to the head.
Pickerage darts in trying to clinch
and Rockhold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pickerage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockhold takes one on the button.
Pickerage just misses with a punch to the body.
Pickerage defending well as Rockhold loads up on a big left hand.
Pickerage avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Pickerage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Pickerage with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rockhold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rockhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickerage is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pickerage clinches.
Rockhold misses with a body punch.
Pickerage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickerage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickerage misses with a punch on the inside.
Pickerage throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockhold.
Pickerage misses with a punch to the body.
Pickerage misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Pickerage misses with a punch on the inside.
Pickerage can't find room to land a body shot as Rockhold controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to work over Pickerage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockhold.
Rockhold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickerage or not.
Pickerage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockhold swings wildly with an uppercut but Pickerage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockhold blocking some punches.
Pickerage can't find room to land a body shot as Rockhold controls the action.
Pickerage can't find room to land a body shot as Rockhold controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Pickerage.
Rockhold prevents a body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage has a couple of punches blocked by Rockhold.
I was talking to Pickerage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pickerage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pickerage misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Pickerage misses with some punches.
Pickerage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickerage tries a body shot but Rockhold blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockhold.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pickerage blocking some punches.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockhold tries to work over Pickerage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockhold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickerage or not.
Rockhold swings wildly with an uppercut but Pickerage uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockhold blocks an uppercut.
Rockhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickerage struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockhold controls his hands.
Rockhold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pickerages head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Pickerage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Pickerage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pickerage tries to clinch up
and Rockhold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pickerage. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Pickerage clinches with his opponent.
Rockhold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pickerage backwards.
Pickerage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockhold can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Rockhold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockhold misses with a punch to the body.
Pickerage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Rockhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickerage blocks a body shot from Rockhold.
Pickerage misses with a body punch.
Pickerage tries to throw a body punch but Rockhold avoids it by throwing Pickerage back against the cage.
Rockhold can't find room to land a body shot as Pickerage controls the action.
A short right from Pickerage.
Rockhold is leaning against Pickerage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Pickerage lands a right hand.
Rockhold lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockhold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pickerage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickerage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rockhold.
Pickerage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockhold.
Pickerage blocks a body shot from Rockhold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockhold.
Rockhold prevents a body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
Pickerage scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockhold.#T2#
Pickerage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickerage misses with a punch to the body.
Rockhold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockhold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pickerage backwards.
Rockhold lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pickerages head.
Rockhold scores with a shot to the side of Pickerage's head.
Rockhold scores with a hook to the body.
Rockhold scores with a hook to the body.
Rockhold scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockhold lands a shot to the body.
Rockhold lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockhold.
Rockhold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rockhold.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Rockhold.
Pickerage takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Pickerage is rocked!
Rockhold gets through Pickerage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Pickerage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockhold lands a right hand.
Rockhold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luke Rockhold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockhold misses with a punch on the inside.
Pickerage seems to have got his legs back now.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockhold lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockhold.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rockhold.
Rockhold lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockhold scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rockhold.
Rockhold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pickerage backwards.
Rockhold scores with a shot to the side of Pickerage's head. #T4#
Rockhold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pickerage backwards.
Rockhold lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockhold.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockhold.
Rockhold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickerage or not.
Rockhold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pickerages head.
Rockhold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockhold lands an uppercut.
Rockhold lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Rockhold.
Rockhold unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pickerage! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rockhold is unloading with more strikes now! Pickerage drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
Luke Rockhold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 10 Calypso vs. Conley
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rockhold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rockhold scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rockhold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jones letting Rockhold take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Rockhold.
Rockhold blocks an elbow strike.
Jones being controlled against the ropes.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockhold.
Rockhold slows down the pace here.
Jones can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Rockhold works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockhold scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockhold smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockhold's head.
A jab from Rockhold finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Rockhold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tito Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockhold's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockhold dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!#T2#
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a hook. Rockhold ducked under it nicely.
Rockhold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Rockhold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Rockhold does it's job there.
Jones throws a hook but Rockhold avoids it easily.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rockhold gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
In his post fight interview, Luke Rockhold started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tito Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Argh!'.
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Event:
Honour V
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Schneider looks to land a combination but Rockhold avoids it well.
Jannick Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhold circles away.
Schneider connects with an inside leg kick.
Rockhold cracks Schneider with a good jab.
Schneider throws a series of punches but Rockhold avoids them all with ease.
Schneider tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockhold takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rockhold counter with a right hand.
Schneider throws a head kick but Rockhold moves out of range.
It seemed like Rockhold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannick Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockhold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockhold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rockhold closes the distance and clinches.
Rockhold lands a hook that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Good body shot from Rockhold.
Schneider is breathing heavily.
Rockhold stalls. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Rockhold.
Rockhold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockhold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Rockhold pushes Schneider back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockhold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schneider backwards. #ROC2#
Schneider is rocked!
Rockhold dips a shoulder and cracks Schneider with a mighty uppercut! Schneider falls back against the ropes and Rockhold unloads with a barrage of strikes! Schneider is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rockhold screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
In his post fight interview, Luke Rockhold started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Jannick Schneider stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back better, stronger, and faster. You haven't seen the last of me!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 676 Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dark shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dark's waist but Dark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockhold off to one side.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick and Dark moves out of range easily.
Dark shoots in and drives through. Rockhold sprawls well.
Dark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rockhold throws a big counter combination but Dark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luke Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Dark.
Rockhold fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark wants to control from the top but Rockhold keeps moving.
Dark chips away with some ground and pound.
Dark is in close to Rockhold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockhold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dark on the ground.#T1#
Dark is pushing down on Rockhold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockhold is fighting to maintain full guard but Dark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
Dark winds up and cracks Rockhold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockhold is looking to improve his position.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
Dark is controlling the pace.
Rockhold taking some punishment here, with Dark in his half guard.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dark controlling the action here.
Dark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Rockhold is trying is best to control the position here.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dark drops an elbow to the side of Rockhold's head.
Dark is keen to just control but Rockhold is a slippery customer.
Dark slows the pace down in half guard.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rockhold tries to roll over but Dark keeps him under control.
Dark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dark slips a nice elbow through Rockhold's hands, connecting with Rockhold's forehead.
Dark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
Dark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rockhold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dark is working away from the top position though.
Dark working over Rockhold with some ground and pound. Rockhold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dark connects with a nice short shot to Rockhold's temple.
Dark is nestled in close to Rockhold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rockhold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rockhold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dark has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dark scoring with strikes but Rockhold is staying in there. #T4#
Dark landing strikes from the mount.
Dark scoring with strikes but Rockhold is staying in there.
Dark landing strikes from the mount and Rockhold is in trouble!
Rockhold taking shots to the head.
Dark connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dark cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rockhold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockhold tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dark lands with some strikes.
Dark with shots to the head and body - Rockhold looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dark lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockhold hang on?
Dark connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dark unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rockhold did well to prevent Dark getting side control.
Dark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dark is taking a breather. Rockhold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rockhold is trying to control but can't.
Dark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Dark seems content to control.#T1#
Rockhold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dark is taking a breather. Rockhold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dark winds up and cracks Rockhold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dark Dark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockhold is refusing to be controlled, as Dark sits in half guard.
Dark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dark lands strikes from half guard.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Dark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockhold is looking for a sweep. Dark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dark connects with a nice short shot to Rockhold's temple.
Dark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Dark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockhold is trying to maintain the position but Dark is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dark connects with a nice short shot to Rockhold's temple.
Nice strikes from Dark there.
Rockhold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dark controlling the pace.
Dark working over Rockhold with some ground and pound. Rockhold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dark is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dark lands a nice short elbow.
Rockhold tries to roll over but Dark keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Dark.
Rockhold taking some punishment here, with Dark in his half guard.
Dark is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rockhold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockhold fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dark is working Rockhold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockhold being controlled here, momentarily.
Dark stands up over Rockhold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark lands a couple of digs.
Dark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dark postures up and lands a big shot to Rockhold's brow. #T1#
Dark chips away with some ground and pound.
Dark postures up and lands a big shot to Rockhold's brow.
Dark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dark is in close to Rockhold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dark scoring with some ground and pound.
Dark scoring with some ground and pound.
Dark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dark advances position into side control!
Dark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Rockhold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rockhold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dark connects with a decent elbow.
Dark cracks Rockhold with a big elbow.
Dark lands some shots froms side control.
Dark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockhold keeps working.
Rockhold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dark working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dark scores with punches from side control.
Dark is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rockhold's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dark working the head with strikes. #T3#
Rockhold is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockhold takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockhold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dark controlling the position from side mount.
Dark landing strikes.
Dark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rockhold some visible discomfort.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Dark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rockhold is letting Dark control him for a moment. #T4#
Dark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rockhold!
Dark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dark looking to finish Rockhold with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rockhold!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockhold looks a forlorn figure.
Rockhold is in a horrible position here. Dark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Luke Rockhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dark Dark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Dark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Dark Dark!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Dark Dark!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Dark Dark!
Dark Dark wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Dark Dark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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